1966 general election · North East
Easington: 1966 general election result
Labour won Easington at the 1966 general election with a majority of 24,747. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 24,74762.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.5%39,447 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,923
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 32,097 | 81.4% | +0.9 | |
| Conservative | 7,350 | 18.6% | −0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 39,447 | |||
| Majority | 24,747 | 62.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Easington at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 32,097 votes (81.4%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Easington in 1966?
24,747 votes (62.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Easington in 1966?
70.5% of the 55,923 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,447 votes).
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